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Forced labour claims against major electronics brands

An aid group claims child and forced labour can be found in the supply chain for some of the world's major electronics brands.

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An aid group claims child and forced labour can be found in the supply chain for some of the world's major electronics brands.

Baptist World Aid Australia says it's studied the labour conditions of 39 companies and found only Nokia is paying its workers what it calls a living wage.

Gershon Nimbalker from Baptist World Aid Australia told Greg Dyett about its investigation which was carried out in conjunction with the US anti-slavery group, Not for Sale.

(Click on the audio tab above to hear the full interview)

 


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By Greg Dyett


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